Thursday, March 28, 2013

Laying out in the warm sun is very relaxing. You skin gets tanned, and it is tranquil experience. However, mother nature can fool you sometime. If you are not careful your skin can become damaged and even cause cancer. Below is a short video by the FDA on "How Sun Screen Works". Click on the link below to watch the video.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

When most people think of landscaping, swimming pool
landscaping rarely comes to mind. Many times individuals are unaware of the
landscaping that can be done to transform their swimming pool into a relaxing
spot that melts with their entire yard. There are many ideas that can be
applied to swimming pools but you first need to comprehend what types of
landscaping are applied to swimming pools and what is entailed for each design.

Ideas For Swimming Pool Landscaping

Most people with swimming pools desire privacy,
safety, convenience and beauty in their swimming pool landscaping. Plants are
very popular in swimming pool landscaping and are frequently used as a major
part of the overall landscaping design. Plants can soften any harshness
associated with the design of your swimming pool as well as creating shade and
privacy around your pool. You can disguise and hide any swimming pool equipment
with strategically placed plants and make your pool blend in with its natural
surroundings effectively.

You need to be careful when planning your swimming
pool landscaping as large trees can cause debris in your pool. You should take
the time to research and determine the best plants to use and the ones you
like. There are certain types of trees, such as holly, that do not tend to shed
their leaves but are large enough to provide shade and are aesthetically
pleasing.

Fruit tress can also make a mess around your swimming
pool. Besides making a mess with fruit and leaves they also will attract bees
and bugs that may become a nuisance when trying to relax around your pool.
These plants all have invasive roots that will damage the structure of your
pool if they are planted too close.

Patios are great to have in addition to a swimming
pool as they provide an area to relax and entertain within your pool. They are
also a great safety factor as there will be less slipping when entering and
exiting the pool due to slip-resistant surfaces. What better way to enjoy a
summer afternoon then a BBQ by the pool!

As with any landscaping project you need to take time
and research and design your swimming pool landscaping project to achieve the
results you want at the price you can afford. If you are doing this project
yourself you will have a lot to learn and in order to get the most out of the
experience you need to be careful and think before making any decision.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Private swimming pools are now highly popular.
Swimming pools are nowadays no longer a symbol of aristocracy, but a necessity
for healthy life. Today, swimming pools are available in various options, and
you can choose from an indoor swimming pool, portable swimming pool, pools with
hot water facility, and many more.

The greatest advantage of above the ground swimming
pools is their cost. Your above the ground portable swimming pool can cost
times less than that of a permanent pool of same size. Maintenance is a huge
recurring cost for permanent swimming pools, and even here, above the ground
variants are cost effective. In short, above the ground swimming pools are
definitely a cost effective proposition.

Another important factor is convenience. Above the
ground swimming pools are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and
designs to match. Nowadays when space is a constraint, homeowners no longer
prefer permanently dedicating a space for a permanent pool that they can use
only for six months. Above ground swimming pools is an affordable solution to
this problem. Portable pools can be packed during the winters and again be
reset during summers with no complications.

Quality is an important prerequisite for swimming
pools and many prospective buyers doubt the durability of above ground portable
swimming pools. It should be noted that today, above the ground swimming pools
are made out of flexible materials which are light, durable, and cost
effective. In short, above the ground portable swimming pools are built to
withstand severe weathers and you can maintain them properly for a decade.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Backwashing is typically the last step in pool cleaning but it is a very important one. Because if you don't backwash the dirt it stay's in your tank and your water will become dirty much faster.

Attached is a video on how to back wash. It is by Swim University. Wideman Pools is not afflicted with Swim University but thought the video was worth sharing. Click the link below and learn the simple steps of backwashing.

If you need any backwashing equipment (fresh sand, back wash hose, filter, etc.) come by and see Wideman Pools!